Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights and contractor relationships, including requirements for valid settlement agreements under Section 203
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining contractor status and tax implications for off-payroll working rules
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for contractors operating through limited companies, governing company operations and director duties
Income Tax Act 2007: Framework for taxation of settlement payments and income considerations
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Governs tax treatment of capital gains that might arise from settlement payments
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations governing the handling of personal data in settlement agreements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and their transfer or retention in severance situations
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets post-termination
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing any potential litigation arising from the agreement
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims related to the agreement
Equality Act 2010: Ensures no discriminatory elements in severance terms and protects against discrimination
